Travelling from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX): What you need to know
Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is located in Oaxaca. The city follows the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to OAX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak months like March or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Phoenix to OAX with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between PHX and OAX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PHX.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can arrive at AZA from central Phoenix in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Phoenix to OAX flight? Check in to a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near OAX:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport flight.
Getting from Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Oaxaca. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
Currently, RM1,091 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,705. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to OAX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). January is the busiest month to visit Oaxaca. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Oaxaca is April, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to OAX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Oaxaca
Start your Oaxaca trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Centro Histórico de Oaxaca de Juárez, Templo de Santo Domingo and Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) are must-do's during your Oaxaca adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Oaxaca. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Veracruz, roughly 257 kilometres north of Oaxaca. Veracruz Cathedral, San Juan de Ulúa and Malecón Veracruz Puerto are key highlights.